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Teqniq is looking for a Commercial Manager to work in the public sector. 6 month contract. This role is Hybrid. General Description of Business Area/ Programme: A number of exciting opportunities exist for ambitious construction commercial management professionals to join the New Prison Capacity Programme for our client The Client has one of the largest and most complex estates within Central Government with 150 prisons. Following the Governments manifesto commitment to put another 20,000 police on the streets and ongoing policy changes to sentencing significant investments is required in the prison estate. 2021 Spending Review confirmed 3.8bn funding over the next 3 years to support the construction of an additional 20,000 prison places by mid 2020s. The New Prison Capacity Portfolio incorporates a mix of new build, major refurbishments and expansions across the estate. This is an exciting programme and forms a key element of Governments infrastructure strategy. In order to deliver these places, the team make use of a number of frameworks and contract forms including NEC3, NEC4 and PPC2000. Typical contract values range from 1m-300m. The team is supported by a range of professional service providers. The size and nature of this portfolio means that our schemes are recognised as Major Projects by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA). We are working closely with IPA, Cabinet Office and HMT to drive the agenda to Transform Infrastructure and the policies set out in the Construction Playbook. The New Prison Capacity Commercial Team is part of the larger clients and Contract Management Directorate, which employs over 200 commercial professionals managing over 4bn of contracted spend per annum across an impressive breadth of categories. The wider team is responsible for unique justice contracts such as prisoner services, electronic tagging and probation, whilst also providing services to maintain the wider department such as IT, uniforms, prison food and construction. Being part of a larger commercial team provides great opportunities for sharing best practice in addition to future career development opportunities. These roles support the Commercial Lead with a range of supplier relationship management and post-contract activity to deliver the 20,000 new prison places, working across all stages of the contracting cycle across a large and diverse site portfolio, often undertaken in challenging operational environments. Key responsibilities: Successful candidates can expect to work across an exciting portfolio of sites and construction contracts. There are both pre and post-contract roles available, each posing its unique set of commercial challenges and opportunities. Post-contract award administration of a range of construction and professional service contracts. Developing and managing variations/change control and other contract mechanisms. Support Senior Commercial Manager and where within experience provide commercial advice and support to relevant Stakeholders in developing commercial strategy. Analysis and Issue resolution make effective decisions and risk mitigation, escalating to Senior Commercial Manager where necessary. Drive continuous improvement of processes. Support negotiations with suppliers to vary or change contracts, obtaining and managing input for operational colleagues and others as directed. Comply with all Departmental controls relating to commercial practice and otherwise, including strict adherence to their delegated authorities, governance, legislation and policy as appropriate. Support the operational project sponsors to delivery HMPPS business objectives. Use contract management systems appropriately to ensure all commercial decisions are evidenced and auditable. Leading conflict and issue resolution with suppliers and stakeholders, seeking support from the Senior Commercial Manager where appropriate. INDAR1 Disclaimer : On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client, (or any third parties we have dealings with) for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify teqniq of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto. TPBN1_UKTJ